Coonhound Glossary

Conformation Terms Abdomen: The belly or undersurface between the chest and hindquarters. Almond eyes: An elongated eye-shape, describing the tissue surrounding the eye itself. Angulation: The angles formed by the appendicular skeleton, including the forequarters [shoulder (scapula), arm (humerus), forearm (radius, ulna)], and hindquarters [hip (pelvis), thigh (femur), second thigh (tibia, fibula), hock (tarsus)]. Arm: The anatomical region between the shoulder and the elbow, including the humerus and associated tissues. Sometimes called the “upper arm.” Read more here.

Nite Hunt Terms Advisor Nickname for the column appearing in COONHOUND BLOODLINES magazine that serves as the official interpreter of UKC Rules and Policies. Aggressive Behavior Behavior displayed by a dog directed towards another dog or dogs that would be considered bad tempered. Face barking, growling, and snapping would be considered forms of aggressive behavior. Attempting To Fight A scratchable offense that requires two important elements before it is a violation. A dog must be showing “aggressive behavior” and in doing so, the dog must be “interfering” with another dog. Authority Of The Judge 1) A time period reference that begins when the Judge is handed the scorecard, and ends when the Judge turns the scorecard in to the Master of Hounds. 2) In the case of hunting vs. non-hunting Judges, they have different levels of authority in scoring dogs and handling questions on a cast. Read more here.

Recent News At UKC 11/12/2009: UKC Winter Classic Judges Announced The United Kennel Club is pleased to announce the following two individuals selected to judge the Bench Show at the 2010 Winter Classic. David McKee - will judge Dual Champions, Top Ten Runoff, Registered and Pairs Classes on Friday. David McKee is from Whitmire, South Carolina, and works...   Read more here. 11/10/2009: UKC ANNOUNCES AN EXCITING NEW VENUE FOR 2010 PREMIER! 10/30/2009: Annual UKC Halloween Costume Contest a Success Once Again! 10/27/2009: Want Cash Back 10/22/2009: Top Ten RQE Host Clubs of 2009 10/20/2009: Arkansas State Youth Championship Results 10/14/2009: MOJO Wins Consecutive UKC Triple Crown Challenge! 10/11/2009: BBCHA Fall Roundup Saturday Nite Hunt Results 10/10/2009: BBCHA Fall Roundup Saturday Bench Show Results 10/10/2009: BBCHA Fall Roundup Friday Nite Hunt Results   News Archive.

In This Issue of Coonhound Bloodlines... Building a Good Reputation Nathan Lattimer - From September 2008 Youth Special Issue In today's world, just by reading the news and by hearing what is going on in the world, it has never been more obvious that we need better role models for our children. Read more here   The Hunt Of A Lifetime Foundation: Making Dreams Come True… Tiffany Ealy Hunt Of A Lifetime is a nonprofit organization based in Harborcreek, Pennsylvania. It is for children with life-threatening illnesses 21 years of age and younger, and it arranges to send the youth on the hunting or fishing trip of their dreams. Read more here Learn more about Coonhound Bloodlines

This Weekend At UKC Coonhounds from around the country are invited to the BBCHA Fall Round-Up being held this year in West Plains, Missouri. This autumnal event is sure to be a success again this year. (More Information). Find an event in your area.

About UKC Coonhounds Hunting with hounds is an American Tradition that still enjoys immense popularity. UKC's competitive hound programs offer events for coonhound enthusiasts belonging to over 1,300 clubs throughout the United States and Canada. In fact, one of the UKC's series of events enters more than 17,000 coonhounds annually and ranks as the largest sporting dog event of any kind in the world! Read more here.